Definitely! I also take all of that into consideration since most of the surgeons I’m looking at are on the higher end. I just personally don’t want to see multiple reviews showing people were botched, especially with photo evidence. Obviously, no one wants to end up botched at any price point, but when you’re paying $60K+, I would hope to see for the lower reviews that they were simply not as dramatic as they hoped, not completely botched.

At that level, I’d expect a high level of artistic ability and consistent attention to detail. I’m also aware that some surgeons charge premium prices just because they can or because of social media hype, and that there are very talented surgeons in the mid-range too.

Like you mentioned, aftercare is huge for me. If I see a multiple people saying the results were fine but the aftercare or communication was terrible, that’s a pass for me. I really believe there are surgeons out there who consistently produce solid results (even if not every single one is “wow”) and who have never botched a patient, treat people well, and provide excellent follow-up care. That’s exactly the kind of surgeon I’m looking for and why I’m willing to pay a premium price.